Current Calls and Funding

Community Arts Partner Roster

The Creative Advantage is a city-wide initiative providing equitable access to arts learning for Seattle Public Schools students through a public-private partnership. Community Arts Partners collaborate with schools to provide student art residencies and teacher professional development.

Roster Eligibility

• Teaching artists, community arts organizations, and cultural institutions
• Three or more years of teaching experience required
• Applicants must be age 18+
• Applications open rolling year-round starting November 1, 2025

Roster Review Deadlines

• November–February submissions reviewed in March
• March–May submissions reviewed in June
• June–September submissions reviewed in October

SmART Ventures Grant

Flexible, inclusive, simple funding ranging from $500–$1,500 for individuals, groups, organizations, youth, and older adults seeking support for unique arts and culture projects, opportunities, or events.

SmART Ventures Eligibility

• Individuals or groups including youth and older adults
• Arts and culture organizations (501(c)(3) status not required)
• Not currently funded by the city
• Have not received CityArtist grant within past 4 years

SmART Ventures Deadlines

Applications accepted year-round. Submit by 5 PM on the last Friday of each month. Funding decisions announced the third week of the following month.

SmART Ventures Application Process

• Information sessions: 11:30 AM–12:15 PM Pacific
• Draft application review: 12:30–1:15 PM Pacific (requires prior info session attendance)
• Register on the city's web calendar

Contact

• Community Arts Partner Roster: Tina LaPadula, (206) 518-4205 or [email protected]
• SmART Ventures: [email protected] or (206) 684-7171
• Available in multiple languages including American Sign Language